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Olympian, sportscaster gets his due in ‘Glickman’
On the surface, a movie about a New York radio sportscaster might seem a niche project of limited appeal. But Marty Glickman was no ordinary play-by-play announcer, and the documentary “Glickman” is much more than a sports biography. Lovingly made by first-time writer-director James L. Freedman, who worked for Glickman as a teenager, the film is a tribute to a genuine Jewish hero.
Jewish culture adds spice to Santa Fe
Santa Fe has a lot more than great cuisine and an art scene to intrigue travelers — this New Mexico town is more than 400 years old and the oldest state capital in America. And for Jewish travelers, it contains surprises that cross all of these areas.
Arab League ministers to blame Syria’s Assad for chemical attack
Arab League ministers will pass a resolution blaming Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for last week\’s chemical weapons attack in Damascus when they meet in Cairo next week, League officials said on Wednesday.
U.S. readies strikes, Syrians prepare for attack
People in Damascus stocked up on supplies on Wednesday and some left homes close to potential targets as U.S. officials described plans for multi-national strikes on Syria that could last for days.
Israel calls up reservists, deploys missile defenses against Syria
Israel ordered a small-scale mobilization of reservists on Wednesday and strengthened its missile defenses as precautions against possible Syrian attack should Western powers carry out threatened strikes on Syria.
Israeli military, civilians readying for possible Syria reprisals
Israel’s military and citizens are preparing for the repercussions of a possible military intervention on Syria by the United States and other allies.